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Barbara Kennelly served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1982 to 1999. She was the first woman named to the House Intelligence Committee and served as the Democratic Caucus vice cha…

Panelists talked about the history of campaign finance. They spoke about court decisions and legislation that have regulated who can finance campaigns and how much they can give, and discuss…

U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD) was recognized as the longest-serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress. Senator Mikulski became the longest-serving woman in U.S. Senate hist…

First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton testified about the president’s health care proposal. Ms. Clinton led the president’s health care task force responsible for the design of the proposal. Fol…

Witnesses testified on the effects that President Ronald Reagan’s proposed tax reform will have on the Life insurance industry.

Participants talked about proposed plans to reform the Social Security system, including proposals to partially privatize the system for younger workers. Among the issues they addressed were…

Democratic leaders criticized the Republican agenda in several respects, including their cuts to social programs and delay in passing appropriations bills. They also answered reporters' ques…

Female former members spoke about the role women play in Congress and how attitudes towards women have changed over the years. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience.

President-elect Fox received the International Democracy Medal for his role in recent national elections.

The House began debate on four articles of impeachment against President Clinton for perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power.

The candidates debated about issues of national and local importance. They answered questions from the media panelists.

Incumbent Governor John Rowland (R) and Representative Barbara Kennelly (D) debated various issues of national and regional concern for a Gubernatorial debate in Hartford, CT.

This House session reviewed and modified two bills. HR4579 is the Tax Payer Relief Act of 1998 and HR4578 is a bill to establish protection of the Social Security Account.

After a meeting at the WHITE HOUSE a group a Democratic House members talked to the press about a meeting with first lady Hillary Clinton. In the meeting they discussed women’s issues, th…

House Democratic leaders reviewed the second session of the 105th Congress. They criticized the Republican majority for partisanship and for passing little legislation. They also took questi…

After a meeting with President Bill Clinton, members of the House Democratic Caucus talked with reporters about the meeting and the congressional and election agenda. They responded to quest…

In an excerpt, House leaders and others paid tribute to the two U.S. Capitol police officers who were killed in the line of duty on July 24. The House passed a resolution today, sponsored by…

The United States House of Representatives convened on the House floor to pay tribute to the U.S. Capitol shooting victims.

The House of Representative met for legislative business. The House opened with prayer and proceeded directly to debates on Managed Health Care - (Patient Protection Rights.) The House Membe…

The House was in session for legislative business and paid tribute to Representative Louis Stokes.